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After a 79-day hiatus, Russian forces launched cruise missiles toward Kyiv; all were destroyed, with no reports of casualties or damage. The air alert lasted almost 2 hours.

Russia has adopted a new strategy of not returning Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian hostages in order to create socio-political tension in Ukraine, said Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.

In the first ten months of 2023, the Ukrainian authorities seized 439 counterfeit banknotes in US dollars and 13 euros, and most often counterfeit banknotes in denominations of 100 dollars, 50 euros and 200 euros.

The country's main Christmas tree is expected to be opened today.

The first professional photo studio appeared in Kaniv.

President Zelensky congratulated Ukrainian defenders in a video message on the Day of the Armed Forces amid the confrontation with Russian aggression, recording his address from the streets of Kyiv.

As of November 25, 2023, 1750 cultural facilities were damaged in Ukraine, with clubs, libraries and art institutions suffering the most, especially in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

A man was hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns as a result of a gas cylinder explosion in Rava-Ruska, Lviv region; the explosion caused a fire that damaged the building and the things inside.

A bus traveling from Kyiv to Warsaw collided with a truck, injuring the driver and one passenger, who did not require hospitalization.

Bad weather leaves 134 settlements in three regions of Ukraine without power; crews work to restore it.

The winner of the "Do It Yourself" contest scaled up the business of producing fast and healthy lunches .

The investigative team was dispatched after reports that MP Oleksandr Dubinsky was allegedly beaten in a pre-trial detention center.

Slovakian truckers plan to blockade the border with Ukraine, allowing only four trucks per hour until the EU reintroduces stricter rules for Ukrainian carriers. The protest is aimed at protecting their market by restoring the permit system that was abolished after the invasion.

Singapore and Zurich topped the EIU's list of the world's most expensive cities for 2023, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong. Despite a slight decline, the global cost of living crisis persists.

EU defense spending rose 6% to 240 billion euros in 2022, but fell short of the 2% GDP target; an additional 76 billion euros are needed. According to Josep barrel, the EU lacks critical opportunities and needs further investment in its defense industry.

Russia is spreading a disinformation narrative that portrays Ukraine as a "black market" and an unreliable partner, according to Anait Khoperia of the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation.

NATO provided Ukraine with recommendations for reforms aimed at fighting corruption and strengthening the rule of law and human and minority rights, recognizing Ukraine's achievements and reaffirming support for its path to NATO membership.

Russian troops attempted a drone attack on Kyiv region, but air defense intercepted the drone, preventing damage to infrastructure and human casualties.

Overnight, Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down 21 drones and 2 of 3 Russian X-59 missiles targeting Khmelnytsky region.

After the meeting with Dmytro Kuleba, EU representative Josep Borrell said that the EU does not feel "tired" of supporting Ukraine and noted the success of the "grain corridor" without Russia.

The head of the Romanian Border Police, Victor Stefan Ivascu, was fired after the mayor of Baia Mare, Catalin Cerekescu, convicted of bribery, fled the country a few hours before his sentencing.

Due to snowfall, traffic is blocked on eight roads in Kirovograd and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine, and 411 settlements in 11 regions are without electricity.

The Polish government has sent Ukraine proposals aimed at resolving the strike by carriers at the border, proposing to abolish mandatory registration in the electronic queue system at specific checkpoints. The strike, which began on November 6, has disrupted trade and worsened bilateral relations.

The emergency response centers are working in nine regions of Ukraine to eliminate the consequences of bad weather and snowfall, involving more than 1,000 rescuers and more than 300 units of equipment. We have provided assistance to 2.1 thousand people with about 900 pieces of equipment, and are restoring power supply to 1.8 thousand settlements

The country's main Christmas tree in Kyiv will stand on St. Sophia Square, without mass events and celebrations, and all expenses will be covered by patrons

European Council President Charles Michel is in Budapest to discuss preparations for the EU summit with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, amid Orban's threats to block important EU decisions on Ukraine.

The country's largest flag in Kyiv was damaged by strong winds; it is being replaced and will be raised again as soon as weather conditions improve.

The bad weather resulted in snow drifts of up to 1. 5 meters in some places and hampered traffic in Odesa, Mykolaiv and other regions of Ukraine, with some roads closed. Mustafa Nayem, head of the State Agency for Reconstruction, said that strong winds were hampering road clearing, even though crews were working in an intensified mode

The bad weather led to the closure of many roads in Mykolaiv region, including the main highways M-13, H-24 and M-14; rescue services provided assistance to 104 people stranded off-road.

Kyiv Mayor releases video from Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge and hints at its opening.